摘要 |
Methods including preparing a silanization composition comprising an aqueous base fluid and an alkyltrialkoxysilane; coating the silanization composition at least partially onto proppant particulates, thereby forming coated proppant particulates, wherein the silanization composition imparts hydrophobicity to the proppant particulates; and introducing the coated proppant particulates into a subterranean formation. The alkyltrialkoxysilane in the silanization composition may have the formula R1(OR2)3Si, where R1 is a C8 to C22 alkyl chain and R2 is an alkyl group selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, butyl, tert-butyl, isopropyl, and any combination thereof. |